Table 1 Loading of HADS Items for the Two- and Three-factor Model (items crossloading are in bold)
HADS Item | Two-Factor solution | Tree-Factor solution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
F1 | F2 | F1 | F2 | F3 | ||
Anxiety subscale | ||||||
HAD1-A1 | I feel tense or “wound up” | .54 | -.70 | .49 | -.68 | .31 |
HAD3-A2 | I get a sort of frightened feeling as if something awful is about to happen | .46 | -.75 | .44 | -.76 | .08 |
HAD5-A3 | Worrying thoughts go through my mind | .52 | -.78 | .47 | -.77 | .27 |
HAD7-A4 | I can sit as ease and feel relaxed | .47 | -.38 | .40 | -.28 | .73 |
HAD9-A5 | I get a sort of frightened feeling like “butterflies” in the stomach | .42 | -.80 | .39 | -.81 | .13 |
HAD11-A6 | I feel restless as I have to be on the move | .19 | -.50 | .09 | -.35 | .67 |
HAD13-A7 | I get sudden feelings of panic | .40 | -.79 | .36 | -.79 | .15 |
Depression subscale | ||||||
HAD2-D1 | I still enjoy the things I used to enjoy | .72 | -.33 | .73 | -.36 | .09 |
HAD4-D2 | I can laugh and see the funny side of things | .78 | -.46 | .78 | -.48 | .14 |
HAD6-D3 | I feel cheerful | .66 | -.46 | .65 | -.47 | .14 |
HAD8-D4 | I feel as if I am slowed down | .41 | -.41 | .44 | -.48 | -.25 |
HAD10-D5 | I have lost interest in my appearance | .60 | -.29 | .58 | -.31 | .08 |
HAD12-D6 | I look forward with enjoyment to things | .80 | -.39 | .81 | -.41 | .11 |
HAD14-D7 | I can enjoy a good book or TV program | .57 | -.29 | .53 | -.23 | .51 |